Next.js Boilerplate is a starter template for building full-stack applications with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript.
The template addresses the challenge of setting up a modern Next.js project with production-ready tooling and best practices already configured. It bundles together a curated stack including TypeScript for type safety, ESLint and Prettier for code quality, Vitest and Testing Library for unit testing, Playwright for end-to-end testing, and Storybook for component development. For backend needs, it includes Drizzle ORM with support for PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MySQL, along with local development via PGlite and production hosting options. Authentication is handled through Clerk, error monitoring through Sentry, security through Arcjet, and logging through LogTape. The template supports both Next.js App Router and Page Router patterns and includes internationalization (i18n) capabilities.
Developers should choose this template if they want to avoid the overhead of individually selecting and configuring each tool in the modern Next.js ecosystem. It suits teams building full-stack applications that need authentication, database integration, testing infrastructure, and monitoring from the start. The template is particularly valuable for those prioritizing developer experience, as it includes pre-configured linting, formatting, commit hooks via Lefthook, and lint-staged to enforce code quality automatically. A live demo with a working authentication system is available for evaluation before adoption.
The project maintains active development with regular updates to core dependencies and tooling choices, as evidenced by recent migrations such as replacing Husky with Lefthook, Jest with Vitest, and Pino.js with LogTape. The codebase is organized to support both router patterns simultaneously, allowing developers to choose their preferred Next.js approach. Documentation and configuration are structured to help developers understand and customize each integrated tool rather than treating the boilerplate as a black box.
